National Sports Development Fund

National Sports Development Fund Latest News

Recently, it was revealed through the Right To Information (RTI) Act that Contributions to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) have more than halved in three years between 2023-24 to  2025-26.

About National Sports Development Fund

• It was established in 1998 under the Charitable Endowments Act 1890.
• Purpose: To impart momentum and flexibility to assisting the cause of sports.
• Contribution to NSDF: It is funded by donations from the public and private sectors, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and charities or non-profits, with contributions from the Government.

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Objectives of NSDF

• To promote of sports in general and specific sports disciplines and individual sports persons in particular for achieving excellence at the National and of International level
• To impart special training and coaching in relevant sports disciplines to sports persons, coaches and sports specialists.
• To construct and maintain infrastructure for promotion of sports and games
• To supply sports equipment to organizations and individuals for promotion of sports and games
• To identify problems and take up research and development studies for providing support to excellence in sports
• To promote international cooperation, in particular, exchanges which may promote the development of sports

Management and Administration of NSDF

• Council of NSDF: The Fund is managed by a Council constituted by the Central Government.
  • Chairperson of the Council: Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
  • Members: It includes senior Officers of the Department of Sports, Chairman & Managing Directors of Private and Public Sector Companies / Corporations, representatives of Sports Promotion Boards, etc.
  • The Council decides all policy matters relating to the Fund.

• Executive Committee: Day-to-day operations and grant approvals are handled by a six-member executive committee chaired by the Sports Secretary. 

Source: IE